Students are required to complete a minimum of sixty (60) semester hours; thirty (30)
hours are taken in the foundation curriculum and thirty (30) hours are required in
the concentration curriculum.

The foundation curriculum provides evidence-based knowledge, behaviors and skills
for social work practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.

Students must follow a structured program of study that includes all of the following
foundation courses (30 credit hours):

§7001 Social Work Practice Skills (3)

§7002 Individuals and Families (3)

§7003 Group, Organization, Community (3)

§7005 Psychopathology (3)

§7021 HBSE I: Human Behavior in the Social Environment (3)

§7022 HBSE II: Human Behavior in the Social Environment (3)

§7025 Scientific Methods (3)

§7030 Social Welfare Policy (3)

§7051 Field Placement I (3)

§7052 Field Placement II (3)

The concentration curriculum allows students to extend the basic knowledge gained
in the foundation to a more focused advanced evidence-based practice with families
and children. Both the foundation and concentration portions of the program emphasize
evidence-based practice and critical thinking skills.

Upon successful completion of all foundation courses students student move to the
concentration curriculum, which includes all the following courses (30 credit hours).

To accommodate a wide range of student needs, the MSW program of study offers options
for full-time (4 semesters of study; 60 credit hours) and extended study (6 to 8 semesters
of study; 60 credit hours). Regardless of progression through the program, the educational
components of each sequencing option are the same. The concentration curriculum is
generally full-time (2 semesters), although students may choose to extend (3 to 5
semesters). All MSW students follow the same learning expectations for field education,
take the same comprehensive exam at the conclusion of the program, and meet the same
requirements for graduation.

The Department of Social Work resides in the School of Urban Affairs & Public Policy
within the College of Arts & Sciences. The Program offers the Bachelors of Arts degree
in Social Work and the Master of Social Work. The BA degree is accredited by the Council
on Social Work Education (CSWE) and the MSW degree is in candidacy for CSWE accreditation.
Both degree programs include significant work experience through field placement.